Search Files

Prompts you to enter a query and then searches for it in the Files app.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Search%20Files
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Search%20Files
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Search Files” end tell

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